Pakistan's poverty rate rises 29 pc after six years of economic shocks

IANS | July 20, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Pakistan's poverty rate has risen sharply over the past six years, with nearly 29 per cent of the population now living below the poverty line, as repeated economic shocks, high inflation and weak growth eroded household incomes and consumption, a report has said.

China’s expanding role in Kyrgyzstan fuels concerns among locals

IANS | July 20, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) China's expanding role in Kyrgyzstan has fuelled concerns over jobs, land, natural resources, and national sovereignty in Kyrgyzstan, with many ordinary Kyrgyz citizens saying that the country’s leaders are ignoring the national interest, a report has said.

Cybercrime surge at alarming level in Bangladesh; women,children most affected

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:55 PM

Dhaka, July 20 (IANS) As cybercrime continues to surge across Bangladesh, online fraud networks are widening their operations, with women and children accounting for nearly 97 per cent of the victims. Teenagers have emerged as the primary targets of these scams, local media reported , citing the police headquarters and intelligence sources.